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British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual - Print



Product Type: Publications - Print
ISBN: 1-55258-070-9
Pages: 622
Price: $399.00
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Practical solutions to your builders lien problems and questions

This publication is essential for: lawyers needing practical guidance on BC builders lien issues

Current to: April 1, 2025

Builders liens issues arise frequently in construction and real estate practices and you need to have speedy answers for your clients. The British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual guides you through practical issues that frequently arise under the Builders Lien Act, covering the entire process from how to file a claim of lien all the way to enforcing a lien. With each topic, you receive guidance, relevant sections of the Act, case law, and templates to help you address the specific lien issue that your client is facing.

With this resource, you will be able to:

  • understand the nature of the lienable interest, the builders lien trust, and lien priorities
  • quickly determine the procedures and time limits for filing, enforcing, or discharging your client's lien
  • avoid common builders lien mistakes leading to solicitor's liability

Buy today and build your confidence on builders liens matters! View a sample from this book!

Highlights of the 2025 Update include:

  • payments to contractor after owner had notice of subcontractor's lien not reducing "amount owing" in payment into court to clear title (BCSC)
  • refined test for dismissal of action for want of prosecution (BCCA)
  • effect of posting security for a lien against the holdback (BCCA)
  • contractual and court-ordered interest on lien claims (BCCA)
  • abuse of process in trade's claim of lien including amounts not supported by evidence (BCCA)
Product TypePrice
Print $399

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CLEBC Legal Editor
L. Joy Tataryn
jtataryn@cle.bc.ca

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